How long does it take to get really good at copwriting?

13 years ago

You could make a $1,000 today - if you're good enough.

Write a sales letter pimpin' yourself out and throw it up.

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Alex Cohen

13 years ago

The amount you charge for a sales letter is more about positioning than "time in the trenches".

The best way to position yourself is with results, but there are also other ways.

Alex

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TomerN 13 years ago

I have to agree with the other posts.

Copywriting is not about how long you've been doing it, but about your skills in writing professionally. In my opinion, you can learn it over the years but it is a talent that is nurtured, more than a skill that is learned. If I were you, I would be more interested in if you actually enjoy doing it and if you are good at it rather than the time constraint to make $$$.
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Jason_V

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Alex Cohen

The amount you charge for a sales letter is more about positioning than "time in the trenches".

The best way to position yourself is with results, but there are also other ways.

Alex

Alex,

Congratulations on your curiosity hook.

What are the other ways?

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Horny Devil Banned 13 years ago

How long is a piece of string? In this industry you're only as good as the amount people are willing to pay you, not what you want them to pay you. And you NEVER stop learning.
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SalmanChowdhury

13 years ago

I actually do enjoy copywriting. I am passionate of it. But I don't yet have the confidence to selling myself. I just started working on the craft. And I've learned a lot. But progress has been slow. Therefore I'm asking for some indication how far I should continue to finally starting selling my copywriting service.

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DIG006

13 years ago

Originally Posted by SalmanChowdhury

I actually do enjoy copywriting. I am passionate of it. But I don't yet have the confidence to selling myself. I just started working on the craft. And I've learned a lot. But progress has been slow. Therefore I'm asking for some indication how far I should continue to finally starting selling my copywriting service.

Hey SalmanChowdhury, I know exactly how you feel about your confidence because I had the same problem when I started in almost anything I was charging for professionally. What I have found that works for me is this. I would start off like Mr. Pescetti mentioned and do a job or two for free. This will let you start your track record and may even pigeon hole you into a second job with the same client assuming you did very well. This also let's you try some things out and find your style. After you get some decent results, sell yourself for a reasonable price. Your not going to be asking for top dollar yet just building up your skills and confidence still. If you put in the hard work required and stick to it, eventually you will be sitting with the big boys making big money.

Now here, in my opinion, is the secret sauce that will cut down your learning curve and help boost you to the next level. Study Daily! Find great copy from copywriting legends and study how they were successful. This will give you an idea of what small details can make the difference between ok copy and great copy. I came across this post earlier and found it to have really good advice.

http://www.warriorforum.com/copywrit...al-newbie.html

Keep at it and let us know how things go

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Mark Pescetti

13 years ago

Approach business owners and write a sales letter for free. See what kind of results you can get.

Better yet...

Create a product, write the copy and market it.

Leverage your conversions and tell prospects you can replicate your results... for them.

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Ryan Kuchel

13 years ago

Harsh truth mate, if you want to get good at copy you need to be slick with your language.

Just reading your post and comment I can tell your English is "clunky", are you a native English speaker?

I don't mean to offend, just telling you the truth.

I don't mean perfect grammar, but making your words come out like you are actually saying a smooth sentence.